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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,336.17, 23,004.48 and 10,104.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,336.17, 23,004.48 and 10,104.68 is: 15,157.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,336.17 : 23,004.48 = 10,104.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,336.17/23,004.48 = 10,104.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,336.17x = 23,004.48 × 10,104.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,336.17x = 232,452,793.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,452,793.94/15,336.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,157.17

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